How Does Mastodon Work?
I’ve spoken about Mastodon numerous times on this blog. It is the social media platform I use more than any other, but for a new user it can be confusing because it doesn’t work like other social media sites.
Centralisation and Mastodon
The founder of Mastodon recently announced that he has started a second flagship instance. Is it a good thing to have flagship instances, or does the centralisation of Mastodon do more harm than good?
My Thoughts On Pop OS 20.04 After One Month
A little over a month ago, I installed Pop OS 20.04 on both my laptop and my desktop, so I thought I'd write a post on how I've found it so far.
My History With Blogging
Blogging takes tenacity, commitment and experience. I thought I'd write a post about my blogging history to show that none of us get it right at first.
Mothballing The Meta Blog & My Plans For This Blog
A few days ago I asked for advice on [whether it was a good idea for me to start The Meta Blog. In this post I talk about the decision I've made and why
Was Creating A Dedicated Niche Blog A Bad Idea?
A couple of weeks ago, I launched The Meta Blog, but now I'm having second thoughts. This post goes through some of my thoughts and concerns about making a second niche blog.
How To Start A Blog If You're Not A Nerd
So you want to start a blog, but you don't have a masters degree in computing? I think that everyone should be able to blog, regardless of their technical ability. This post will give you everything you need to get going.
Reviewing My Password Manager Database To Make Me More Secure
I did a review of my password manager entries to see if there were any issues. As a result, I've been able to make myself more secure.
Choosing The Right Domain Name For Your Blog
When starting a blog, choosing the right domain name is extremely important because it becomes your online identity. Let's talk about how to get it right.
My Approach To My Career
Do something you love for a living and you will never work a day in your life.
100 Days To Offload & Over-Saturation
I've been having a think about 100 Days To Offload, and I've decided to make some changes to the challenge.
Git Lecture [video]
Someone on Twitter shared this video with me. It's an MIT lecture from February 2020 that details the fundamentals of Git. The nice thing about this lecture, is that it doesn't just talk about useful...
I Now Know How To use Git
A few days ago I wrote about how I have no idea how Git works. Since then, things have changed and I'm now basking in the warm orange glow of Git repositories.
Keybase, Zoom and Me
Zoom have acquired Keybase. This has sparked a lot of consternation within the open source community and a lot of people have decided to delete their Keybase accounts.
Confession: I Have No Idea How To Use Git
I have a confession to make - I have no idea how to use Git. Pull requests, commits, branches (what the hell do trees have to do with it?) It's all jargon to me.
Adding A Scroll To Top Button Without JavaScript
I was using a plugin for my Scroll To Top button, but I've now replaced that with a simple HTML/CSS solution that doesn't use any JavaScript.
Recommended Read - A Biker's Life By Henry Cole
I couldn't put this one down; I read it in two days. I think that's because Henry's book resonated with me on a number of levels. Let me explain...
Which WordPress Plugins I Use
WordPress is a fantastic ecosystem with hundreds of thousands of plugins available. I wanted to talk about the plugins I use and why.
The Battle Of The Oscar Fish Tank
I have multiple fish tanks, but I've been having real problems with my largest tank lately. I think I've finally solved the problems, but let's talk about The Battle of the Oscar Fish Tank.
How Many Devices Is Too Many?
So I'm at my desk, playing 0 A.D. working away, and my lovely wife brings me a cup of tea. As she came into the study she said “Blimey! Do you have enough devices there?” I was on my desktop, and all...